Last weekend against the Falcons, the Dolphins threw for 151 yards, topping 150 for the first time since Week 3 against the Jets. Far from an inspiring performance, Jay Cutler did throw for two touchdowns and got the ball downfield slightly more than he had in recent weeks. New York has been a middle-of-the-pack pass defense team, but they’ve allowed 250 yards of passing only twice this season. Cutler and Miami’s passing game have yet to show any real, meaningful signs of life — plus DeVante Parker is unlikely to play, and they really need to stop dropping the catchable balls. Edge: Jets

Miami rushing offense (27th) vs. New York rush defense (28th)

The first matchup of the year between the Jets and Dolphins saw Jay Ajayi held to 16 yards on 11 carries, marking the talented running back’s worst outing since Week 2 of last season. On paper, the New York run defense is vulnerable, having allowed 139 yards a game and 4.6 yards per attempt to opponents. The Dolphins have recommitted to the run and Ajayi has broken out of his early-season slump, so his performance should be much improved from that first matchup. As fickle as Miami’s offense can be, I expect a motivated Ajayi to exploit New York’s defense. Edge: Dolphins

When the Jets have the ball…

New York passing offense (22nd) vs Miami pass defense (22nd)

Josh McCown carved up the Patriots defense last week to the tune of 31-for-47 passing for 354 yards and two touchdowns. Before Sunday, McCown’s high was the 249 yards he threw for against Miami on Sept. 24. The Dolphins defense has given up 235 passing yards per game and six touchdowns so far this year, while only forcing one interception. With Xavien Howard a bit gimpy and Byron Maxwell’s role in question, the Jets’ advantage, as slight as it may be, could come down to McCown having the hot hand after last week’s performance. Edge: Jets

New York rushing offense (18th) vs Miami rush defense (4th)

The Dolphins run defense turned in another solid performance against a very talented Atlanta backfield, limiting Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman and the Falcons to only 100 yards of rushing offense. The Jets have averaged 4.3 yards per run this season, but Miami is limiting opponents to 3.5 yards per carry. The Dolphins surrendered a season-high 103 rushing yards to the trio of Bilal Powell, Matt Forte and Elijah McGuire in their first matchup, but much like Ajayi against the Jets run defense, don’t be surprised if the script is flipped in Miami on Sunday. Edge: Dolphins

Special teams

The Dolphins enjoyed another good week from punter Matt Haack (46.9 yards per punt this season), and it was refreshing to see any work whatsoever for kicker Cody Parkey. The Jupiter native made two huge fourth-quarter field goals — he’s now 7-for-7 on the season — and converted both of his extra points, presumably putting to rest his recent trend of missing PATs (including one against the Jets in Week 3). Chandler Catanzaro (11-for-13 on FGs) and Lac Edwards (47.2 yards per punt) have been good for New York this year, but Miami’s young kicking unit seems to be clicking. Edge: Dolphins